Perfect for birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions and more, large group shelters are available in eight of the Centerville-Washington Park District community parks. Reservations for the 2025 calendar year may be made beginning at noon on Thursday, January 2. …
Please don’t throw away all the Styrofoam you open over the holidays! According to reports from the Society of Environmental Journalists, Styrofoam can take up 30% of the space in some landfills! Between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Saturday,…
From its name, one might reasonably expect that the Carolina wren — Thryothorus ludovicianus — is a bird of the south. That’s certainly true in part; Carolina wrens are common in the Carolinas and across the southeastern US. However, these…
The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s (OPRA) has announced Centerville-Washington Park District’s Operation Manager Ken Carter as their 2024 Professional of the Year. Carter has been a driving force behind the success of the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD) for 28…
Are you up to the challenge? The Pop-Up Park Challenge is back for more winter-themed fun! Beginning Monday, December 2, we’ll post challenges on our Facebook page. Complete 8 out of 10 posted pop-up park challenges on your own or…
Don’t let broken or unwanted lights dim your holiday spirit–participate in the Cohen Holiday Lights Recycling Drive! The Centerville-Washington Park District has six collection locations. From December 1 to February 1, drop off unwanted string lights at one of six…
We have started a new volunteer initiative — Project VIPR: Volunteer Invasive Plant Response! Invasive plant species impact our native habitats. They out-compete native species, significantly damaging park aesthetics, native plant growth and animal habitats. Project VIPR aims to clear…
For any animal, the temperature of its body matters. Bodily functions depend on chemical processes that are temperature-sensitive and on enzymes whose functions vary with temperature. For many simple systems, chemical reactions proceed more quickly at higher temperatures. For biological…
Online registration for winter programs begins Monday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. for Centerville and Washington Township residents. Online nonresident registration will begin one week later on Monday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. Phone registration begins one day later than…
Gobble up some Thanksgiving fun at the Great Turkey Trek! We need your help during this Thanksgiving adventure! Help us find ‘missing’ turkeys along a scenic walk or hike on Saturday, November 23 at Forest Field and Bill Yeck Parks!…